If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could soon be bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The Internal Revenue Service officially began accepting tax returns on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Monday marked the first day the IRS is accepting tax returns and millions will file their 2025 taxes today, but with a possible ...

The first week of the 2026 tax filing season shows a slower start for tax returns and IRS processing, but early filers are receiving larger refunds than a year ago.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As tax season begins, a partial government shutdown is looming, which could delay when taxpayers receive their returns. The ...

A government shutdown can create uncertainty, especially if you filed a tax extension for tax year 2024. If you’re wondering how it might impact your tax return, here are the answers you need. File by ...

A House vote today, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to end the government shutdown 2026 comes amid the 2026 tax season as millions of Americans wait tax refunds, but will the government shutdown affect tax ...

With parts of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, some Americans are worried about whether the disruption could affect their 2026 tax refunds. Here's ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: A sign indicating that the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed due to the government shutdown, on October 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. Congress could not agree on a budget ...

As has happened numerous times in recent years, the possibility of a government shutdown is spotlighting several federal agencies, including the IRS, and raising questions about what services might be ...

A looming partial government shutdown could delay tax refunds for many Americans. Senate Democrats are threatening to reject a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. During a previous ...